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Senate Approves Bill Letting Jurisdictions Charge for Prisoner Transports
Summary
On Jan. 19, 1993, the Utah Senate passed SB 21 to authorize jurisdictions to recover transportation costs for moving people wanted on warrants. Sponsors say the measure addresses unwillingness to transport suspects across counties; debate focused on whether funds affect victim restitution.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah State Senate on Jan. 19 approved Senate Bill 21, allowing jurisdictions to charge transportation fees to recover the cost of returning people wanted on warrants to the jurisdiction where they face charges. The bill passed on a roll call with 27 ayes, no nays and two members absent and was transmitted to the House for further action.
Sponsor Senator Black said the bill "makes him pay his own transportation cost," describing a…
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